Door to door salesman Review

by Southwestern Advantage

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was very challenging! An overall positive experience and would definitly recomment it to those who are eager for new challenges.

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone treats everyone like family!

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There is a nightly "personal conference" with my manager - only for a few minutes though... not the most helpful, but it was they certainly tried to help.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Extremely busy! Its door-to-door!

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was my own boss in the bookfield - no one told you when to work, when to take a break - it was up to you how much work you wanted to put in.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Attitude and personal skills are at a high, organizational skills are also great!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I did not work in an "office" environment, it was door-to-door sales. I worked under the sun and through storms.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised - they provide up-to-date information.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Training and development is he company's main focus for its workers - everyone always gets better!

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It all depends on the person applying! But Southwestern gives everyone a chance.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The scene was brilliant! Everyone was really like minded successfull people who are hard workers.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Just the common liveing and socialising cost.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not really attend any night life events, although I heard it was amazing.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only after sunday meeting! we work 7:30 am to 9:30 at night!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

September 2011

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